The next time you want to shout, "Hey, you a**hole!", at the person who cut you off, try practicing some compassion. No really, it's the single greatest tool to help you navigate rush hour traffic, a screaming child or a partner who has been getting on your nerves. It can sound a bit 'woo woo', but learning to practice more compassion toward ourselves and ot ... Show More
Aug 13
Sensory Profiles & Sexual Intimacy w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Anderson returns to explore how sensory processing patterns impact physical and sexual intimacy. The hosts use a creative "readiness for sex" scale to frame how sensory inputâlike lighting, texture, sound, and smellâcan act as either accelerators or bra ... Show More
51m 41s
Aug 6
Sensory Profiles & How They Impact Our Relationships w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Anderson, a mental health occupational therapist, joins the hosts to explore how individual sensory profiles affect relationships. They break down the eight sensory systemsâincluding lesser-known ones like interoception and proprioceptionâand explain ho ... Show More
51m 55s
Dec 2022
Episode 156: Resolutions for Healthy Relationships
What can you do to build stronger and healthier relationships in the New Year with everyone in your life? Let's talk about it! In today's episode, we're going to discuss a wide range of relationships, starting with friendships, including how you can have an easier time both makin ... Show More
33m 28s
Jun 2024
How To Deal With Difficult People
Today, we're tackling a big one: how to deal with difficult people in your life and relationships.In this episode, we'll cover:1. Understanding Difficult People: Learn why people act the way they do, often because of unhealed trauma and learned behaviors, and how developing empat ... Show More
18m 50s
May 2024
Ep 66: Breaking Down the Stigmas Behind Mental Health and Building a Safe Space to Heal with Carter Barnhart
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Carter Barnhart, who, in addition to being Melissaâs first client when she was a 1-on-1 nutrition coach, is the CEO and Founder of Charlie Health. Charlie Health is a groundbreaking virtual platform dedicated to delivering personalized, hol ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2024
Episode 281: Tips For Navigating Non-Monogamy
Interest in non-monogamy is on the rise, with nationally representative US surveys now finding that approximately one-third of American adults say their ideal relationship would be sexually open. But if you want to give this a try, what do you need to know? In todayâs show, weâll ... Show More
32m 19s